Villa Teresa Residence Elba

Where we are

Elba Island

Elba, about 10 km from the Italian mainland, is one of the greenest and most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean. It is the third largest in Italy (after Sicily and Sardinia) with an area of 224 sq km. The pure air, mild climate and plentiful water account for Elba's richly varied vegetation. The scenery changes constantly: 150 km of coastline, with wide sandy beaches, girdle steep cliffs and romantic bays, where crystalclear water invites you to all kind of aquatic sports - sailing, windsurfing, swimming, and diving. In the mountainous interior, Monte Capanne (1019 meters above sea level), the highest point in Elba, offers you an ideal place for excursion. It can be reached either on foot or by cable car. Elba is not only famous for its beauty but also for the hospitality of its inhabitants, for its good wines, and for its excellent cooking, which specializes in fish and seafood. Besides a great number of recreational activities, Elba offers many sites of cultural interest. Napoleon's stay (1814-15) has left many traces and represents a highlight of Elba's interesting history.

Getting to "VILLA TERESA"

From the Italian port of Piombino one can reach Elba in about one hour on the modern ferry which is almost a mini cruise liner plying one of the bluest stretches of water on the Italian coast. There are at present two lines which serve Elba - Toremar and Moby Line and their destination is generally Portoferraio, the capital of the island. However, they also serve Rio Marina and Porto Azzurro. Should you land at Portoferraio head for Porto Azzurro, about 15 km. distant. Upon arriving at Porto Azzurro, follow the direction for Rio Marina. After about 500 meters you will see, on the right, the signs for the villa which by now you should be able to glimpse within its ancient parkland.

Porto Azzurro

Porto Azzurro, with its azure coloured harbour, is a very charming village. Directly on the seashore, its "Piazza" is surrounded on three sides by all kinds of shops, restaurants, cafés and gelaterias. Under plane-trees you can find park-benches; opposite, yachts are bobbing up and down on the water and the atmosphere of the warm summer nights is unique. Even today the medieval Spanish fortress dominates the village; a visit to the nearby sanctuary Madonna di Monserrato takes you on an inviting walk through a wild and scenic valley. In the vicinity of Porto Azzurro you will find a number of small, quiet, sandy beaches and beautiful rocky cliff.